Harley Benton Delta Blues OE

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Harley Benton Delta Blues OE

Harley Benton

Delta Blues OE

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 451666
Model: Delta Blues OE
Price: $108.90

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This Delta Blues OE is a surprisingly solid package for the price. The mahogany construction gives it a really sweet, vintage-inspired tone that’s perfect for fingerpicking and bluesy strumming. It's an excellent option for beginners or players wanting a budget-friendly, ready-to-play vintage-style orchestra guitar.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Delta Blues OE
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Vintage Style Orchestra
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Quarter Sawn Tapered spruce bracing
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Dovetail construction
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • ABS nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Black/green abalone rosette
  • Ovangkol bridge
  • Built-in piezo pickup
  • Harley Benton PT20 preamp with 4-band EQ and chromatic tuner
  • Chrome die-cast machine heads
  • Dual Action Truss Rod
  • Body dimensions: 103 x 38.5 x 11 cm
  • Strings: Bronze Wound .011 - .052
  • Colour: Bourbon Vintage Satin Burst
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones ideal for blues and folk.
  • • Quarter-sawn bracing enhances projection and structural stability.
  • • Built-in PT20 preamp and tuner offer convenient amplified performance.
  • • Dovetail neck joint improves sustain and overall instrument response.
CONS
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard can feel slightly dry, requiring occasional conditioning.
  • • Bourbon Vintage Satin Burst finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
  • • Piezo pickup, while functional, won't match the nuance of a magnetic system.

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Key Features

Top Wood Tapered Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Harley Benton PT20 preamp with 4-band EQ and chromatic tuner, Piezo Pickup
Weight Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The shorter scale makes it easier to fret notes, especially for those with smaller hands or a preference for a softer feel – it’s very approachable.
The chromatic tuner is a handy feature, but it’s a basic tuner; don’t expect studio-grade precision, but it’s perfectly adequate for gigging or practice.
Mahogany tends to be warmer and more focused than spruce, providing a more mellow and woody tone – it’s less bright and airy, more suited for blues and rootsy styles.

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